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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1911

Page

8

Local meetings and events planned around town

A regular W. R. meeting is set for Tuesday at 7 30 in the G A R hall. Muscatine Civic association meets tomorrow 7 to 9 at the Public Library. Banner lodge holds a Tuesday session with officer nominations and elections. Rose of Avontown tickets on sale at the Opera House box office for Tuesday. Rev O Carrell leaves for Oskaloosa to attend Penn College graduation and 1908 class reunion. Eastern Star meets Tuesday 2 at Mrs D H Block home, with graveside decoration at the cemetery and flowers invited.

Opera House O. Carrell Oskaloosa Penn College

Childrens day services postponed at First Presbyterian

The Children's day services planned for Sunday June 11 at First Presbyterian Church are postponed. The organizing committee will meet this week to set a new date.

First Presbyterian Church

Children’s Day Services Planned at Local Church

Children’s Day Sunday events set for the First Congregational church next Sunday morning. Dr. A S Henderson will preach a short sermon and a program of special music will be presented.

First Congregational Church A. S. Henderson

Lennon Letters End Hawkeye Walkout As Plant Reopens

John B. Lennon of the American Federation of Labor writes to Hawkeye Pearl Button Co detailing union concerns and urging discipline after a Saturday walkout. Lennon’s letter praises resumed operations and asserts the workers acted against the existing agreement, urging firm adherence to rules to prevent future disturbances.

Hawkeye Mr. Lennon American Federation of Labor Lennon Hawkeye Company Muscatine John B. Lennon

Lodge Members Decorate Graves for Fallen Members

Tribute paid to departed members as committees from Modern Woodmen of America Modern Brotherhood of America and Royal Neighbors decorated graves Sunday The Royal Neighbors committee included Mrs May Weltz chairwoman and Mrs Mary Brown Mrs Martha Chapman and Mrs Flora Dunker The Modern Brotherhood committee listed F T Thompson and several couples and individuals The Modern Woodmen committee names Charles Kern S R Amlong William Kirk J A Leyda Daniel Fogarty John Wallingsford Frank Gould and George Pitchforth

Modern Woodmen of America Modern Brotherhood of America Royal Neighbors May Weltz Mary Brown Martha Chapman Flora Dunker F. T.thompson C. W. Gray

Farmer Lived Near Keota Dies Suddenly

Keota Iowa June 5 Frank Dunshee a farmer living north of Keota died suddenly near midnight on Saturday June 3 after returning from Keota with his wife. He complained of acute indigestion and died in his sleep despite wife’s attempt to turn him. He leaves a wife two daughters and five sons plus one sister Mrs George Norton of Chicago. Eldest son Clarence is en route from New Mexico and will arrive Sunday. funeral plans await his arrival and Mrs Norton’s Monday evening arrival.

Keota Frank Dunshee Mr. Dunshee Dunshee George Norton Chicago Clarence New Mexico Keot

Keep Cool by Wearing Cool Underwear

An advertisement for a line of union suits promises comfort and a well dressed look. It emphasizes perfect fit and long wear to keep the wearer cool and confident.

YWCA Plans Banquet and Annual Meeting Abloom

Executive committee of the Young Women s Christian Association met at the Y W C A rooms on West Second street to finalize the annual meeting planned for Monday June 19 following a 6 30 banquet. Mrs S K Stevenson of Iowa City will speak and reports and board elections will occur. Committees named for arrangements include reception invitation decor kitchen bill of fare and table duties with a soon to be announced meeting place and May 15 reservation deadline.

Young Women’s Christian Association West Second Street S. K. Stevenson Iowa City M. W. Stirlen Florence Hale

Missionary Leader Preaches at Local Baptist Church

Dr. D. D. Proper of Omaha served as pulpit speaker at the First Baptist Church on Sunday delivering spirited missionary sermons at morning and evening services. Local pastor Dr. J. B. Smith is at Pella, Iowa for the annual commencement exercises.

D. D. Proper Omaha Neb American Baptist Home Missionary Society First Baptist Church J. B. Smith Pella

Mrs R C Ousley Laid To Rest

Funeral services were held at 2 o clock Sunday at 2219 Mulberry Avenue for Mrs R C Ousley. Rev L J Phillips of Davenport and Rev M Payton of this city conducted the service with pallbearers Jefferson Thompson Edward Bains A Sea brooks John Bradley James Lewis and William Davie. Interment followed at Greenwood cemetery.

L. J. Phillips Davenport M. Payton R. C. Ousley Mulberry Avenue Jefferson Thompson Edward Bains A. Seabrooks John Bradley James Lewis William Davie Greenwood Cemetery

Children plan drill for flag presentation encampment

A group of city school children met at Mrs. E. B. Lewis home on East Sixth street Saturday to arrange their role in next week’s encampment program. They will drill during the flag presentation by Major John circle at 6 30 o'clock Tuesday evening June 13th.

E. B. Lewis East Sixth Street John Circle

Interesting Vespers At YWCA Led By Mrs Ryan

A vespers service at the Young Women's Christian Association Sunday afternoon featured Mrs Edith Hoover Ryan leading and delivering a talk on Bible study value. Miss Sade McQuesten provided song throughout the gathering.

Young Women's Christian Association Edith Hoover Ryan Sade McQuesten

Sticky fly paper offered at Bond's China Store

A notice lists five double sheets of fly paper sold for 15 cents at Bond's China Store, indicating a daily goods item available for customers.

Bond’s

Special Prices White Sale For Women And Children

Special White Sale this week offers children s misses and ladies warm weather dresses at low prices. Handkerchiefs 15c now 5c, wash goods and voiles 20 and 25c now 15c. Muslins 10 percent off. Combina tion suits corset covers drawers and lace trimmings. Merode underwear promoted for fit longevity and yarn quality.

Knights Templars Set Spirit Lake Conclave Dates

Muscatine Templars and Iowa Knights Templar plan the Forty-Eighth annual Grand Commandery conclave at Templar Park Spirit Lake July 8 to 14. Grand Commander J W Ed wards publishes the program as three to four hundred uniformed knights attend. Activities include devotional services, concerts, drills, dress parade, officer installations, and public recreation on Spirit Lake.

Muscatine Templar J. W. Ingham Mount Pleasant Knights Templar Iowa Falls P. L. Sever Stuart

Former Resident Buried in Muscatine Cemetery

The remains of Mrs. Margaret Eloise Willis arrived Saturday from Syracuse New York and were interred Sunday morning at Greenwood Cemetery. The burial service at 9 oclock in the chapel was conducted by Rev J C H Light pastor of the United Brethren church of this city. Mrs Willis formerly Miss Margaret Eloise Nelson of this city.

Margaret Eloise Willis Muscatine Syracuse New York Greenwood Cemetery J. C. H. Light United Brethren Church Willis Margaret Eloise Nelson

Joint Delta Alpha Baraca Banquet at First Baptist

The Delta Alpha club and Baraca class of First Baptist plan a joint banquet this evening at the church. A Ladies Aid committee will serve a menu including veal loaf cold tongue creamed potatoes tomato salad and pineapple ice. Miss Marguerite Allen will be toastmistress with a program featuring greetings by Clifford Kline and a Delta Alpha quartet.

Delta Alpha Club Baraca First Baptist Church Ladies’ Aid Society Marguerite Allen Solo Stirlen Clifford Kline Flora Manlove A. C. Emmons Delta Alpha Quartet A. Marea Othmer B. S. Alnutt Elizabeth Bridgman Brandt Josephine

Dancing Party At Launch Club This Tuesday

A subscription dancing party is set for Tuesday evening at the Launch club house. Organized by prominent local young men, the event will feature new music selections and several out of town attendees. Frappe will be served and dancing runs from 8 to 12 o'clock.

Launch Club Frappe

Final session of St Katharine's Guild held at Miss Stella Wilson's

The final summer session of St Katharine's Guild at Trinity Episcopal church met Friday afternoon at Miss Stella Wilson's home on West Fourth Street. Members plan resumed sessions in autumn.

St. Katherine's Guild Trinity Episcopal Church Stella Wilson West Fourth Street

Altiora Club Meeting At YWCA Rooms

Members of the Altiora club are urged to meet at the Young Women's Christian Association rooms on West Second Street this evening at 7 30 o'clock. Business of importance is to be transacted.

Altiora Club Young Women’s Christian Association West Second Street

Miss Harriet Shinabarger Hosts Fortnightly Event

Miss Harriet Shinabarger acted as hostess at the regular fortnightly gathering, welcoming guests and overseeing the social program. The event featured light refreshments and a brief address by a local community leader, drawing residents from nearby districts.

Harriet Shinabarger

Fern Crow to Host Next Three M's Club Session

A Friday afternoon meeting of the Three M's club is planned at Miss Fern Crow's Mulberry avenue home. Miss Crow is announced as host for the upcoming session on Friday June 16th.

Mulberry Avenue Fern Crow

Pastor delivers baccalaureate at Wapello High

In Wapello Ia on June 4 the class of 1911 and locals heard Dr A S Henderson Muscatine pastor give the baccalaureate sermon at the Presbyterian church. The service featured a fern decorated church pennants class colors and a program with songs invocations solos and benediction.

Wapeloo Wapello High School Wapello Presbyterian Church A. S. Henderson First Congregational Church of Muscatine Bennett The Christian Church James Rogers Henderson Froeschle M. E. Church Rev

Local Club Meetings Noted By YWCA

YWCA notes show Bible marking class this evening, Altrora club gathering tonight, Miss Allen's Bible class meeting, and a swimming class slated for tomorrow morning.

Altrora Club Miss Allen

For Rent Furnished Rooms and Lodging with Bath

Help wanted ad offers furnished housekeeping rooms for rent with bath and hot water. Inquiry to Mrs Cheney at 106 E 2nd St or call 118 Y. Found on Iowa City road a child’s hood index owner may recover by paying for this ad at M Journal.

Cheney E. 2Nd St Iowa City Road Child's Hood M. Journal

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